Management of key support staff, consultants, & advisors (e.g., subject matter experts, owner's engineer, independent engineer, legal counsel, etc.)
Coordinate with Strata development, asset management, power marketing, financing, and other teams as necessary.
Tracking, management, and reporting of project risks and KPIs.
Interaction with AHJs and other local stakeholders
Assistance with hiring additional project staff as required.
Support company continuous improvement activities
Development Stage Pre-Construction Duties:
Mid Stage
Review of Crossings and site plan optimization for access
Water source identified and cost estimated
Construction permit requirements identified and cost estimated
Coordination with Developer for Long Lead Equipment Planning, O&M Cost Estimate, Budget updates to P75, Project Schedule updates, Layout coordination and incorporation of study results
Provide EPC Constructability Review
Develop and administer EPC RFP for detailed pricing
Liaise with EPCs to solicit early indicative pricing, perform EPC bid reviews, and ongoing status of EPC price to maintain pricing inputs for the project model
Late Stage
Accountable for retail/station power agreements
Support requirements to meet LGIA NTP
Support decommissioning plan finalization
Review scope and results of geo-technical evaluations
Support budget (P95) and schedule updates
Support review of design basis layout completion and design/energy/cost optimization
Coordinate with Dev Engineering on IE report drafting and diligence
Support evaluations and planning for equipment selection and optimization
Perform EPC RFP, levelized bids, make award recommendations to management
Develop O&M scope and coordinate O&M RFP
Provide recommendation for O&M award in concert with internal O&M / Asset management teams
Lead formal handoff meeting/workshop from Development to Execution team
Pre-construction Stage
Ministerial permitting completed by EPC (building, grading, drainage, etc)
Support Dev Engineering and Capital Markets on Diligence and IE report finalization
Execute EPC contract
Execute O&M contract
Coordinate with procurement execution of equipment contracts
Support Capital Markets on diligence and Financial Close
Participate in IC approval
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, PMP, or equivalent experience in construction, engineering, or related fields
Experience bringing an EPC or Owner's perspective into mid-stage development (schedule, constructability, permitting, and pricing)
5+ years construction/power industry experience, including 3+ years supporting solar or storage development or pre-construction
Strong understanding of the utility-scale solar and storage development process, including site design, permitting, interconnection, and EPC pricing
Working knowledge of PV and energy storage systems
Working understanding of EPC contract structure, pricing, and administration
Command of capital project execution fundamentals (safety, quality, schedule, budget, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and compliance)
Familiarity with non-EPC power project agreements (offtake, interconnection, lease, O&M, etc.)
Strong project management skills & ability to work with limited supervision.
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and accountability
Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment.
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
